Litigation Paralegal

Adams & Martin Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in San Francisco seeks an experienced paralegal to support a large employment litigation practice. You will research law, organize files, calendar deadlines, draft documents, and prepare for mediations and trials.

You will handle billing data, assist attorneys at depositions, and coordinate with witnesses and experts while using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and a document management system. This role offers collaboration and growth in a busy legal environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a paralegal, preferably for a large employment litigation practice.
• Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university is preferred.
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lexis‑Nexis and WestLaw, and billing systems.

Responsibilities

• Researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters.
• Organizes and indexes case files.
• Determines and calendars deadlines.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints.
• Drafts a variety of legal documents.
• Prepares for mediations and trials.
• Assists Attorneys at trial.
• Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner.

Skills

Legal research

Case management

MS Office

Education

Paralegal certificate/degree

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Document Management System

Billing systems

Job description

• Researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters.
• Organizes and indexes case files.
• Determines and calendars deadlines.
• Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation.
• Files pleadings with court clerk.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints.
• Drafts a variety of legal documents.
• Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file.
• Prepares for mediations and trials.
• Assists Attorneys at trial.
• Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions.
• Communicates with witnesses and experts.
• Scheduling.
• Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as a paralegal, preferably for a large employment litigation practice.
• Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university is preferred.
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lexis‑Nexis and WestLaw, Document Management System, expense and billing systems.
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.